This is Nova Scotia

Author Niko Stratis has launches her memoir "The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman," about how the music of Bruce Springsteen, The National, and REM, helped her to explore her own gender identity.

University courses - entirely taught with AI, including avatars. Sound futuristic? It's actually happening now at a divinity school in the Annapolis Valley. he CBC's Richard Cutherbertson tells us about that.

Former Potterheads are tossing their books in the wake of J.K. Rowling's comments about the trans community.

A rigid hull inflatable boat that capsized in the Halifax harbour in January struck an unlit buoy, according to documents obtained by CBC through a freedom of information request.

A new think tank report found that Nova Scotia is not one of the six provinces or territories in Canada that has achieved $10-a-day child care. Our education minister says the slower progress is due to a deal made by the prior provincial Liberal government. We ask Child Care Now Nova Scotia to weigh in. 

That's what a new pilot project in Antigonish is hoping to find out. A substance use researcher and local brewery owner have teamed up to test health warning labels on alcohol products. 

A pizzeria that's been open for three years in Halifax has been selected as having one of the world's BEST pizzas. That's welcome attention for owner and Chef Lou Pecou,

Phones are a part of everyday life, but one researcher wants to know how the way parents use them affect their little ones.

A grade 3 student in Halifax was told to stay home from school, due to behavioral concerns related to his autism. His mother says that's problematic.

Our A for Adventure team takes us to iceberg alley, for a bucket-list outing photographing the melting giants. 

Political scientist Tom Urbaniak looks at the sometimes contentious relationship springing up between Halifax's mayor and council, and how "strong mayor" legislation could affect that.

Non-indigenous fishermen ask court to rule on questions left unanswered by landmark Marshall decision. 

Urban planner says plan to pause creation of new bike lanes is exactly the wrong approach, if you want to relieve traffic congestion. 

Members of all three parties discuss Nova Scotia Power executives' answers to Public Accounts Committee grilling. 

Psychiatrist and patient tell how anaesthetic can be used to treat depression, in low doses

Customers tell of difficulty protecting themselves from effects off Nova Scotia Power hack. 

The Canadian government purged thousands of gay and lesbian employees from the RCMP, civil service, and the military over several decades. We'll hear from a survivor, and how a theatrical production is exploring the legacy of that persecution.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to bring in a legislative change, to make it easier to call a vote on separating from Canada. But First Nations in Alberta say that province can't separate without their approval. Legal analyst Wayne MacKay looks at what the law says. 

Jessica Fancy-Landry, the rookie MP from South Shore St Margaret's, tells us about the crash course she's been taking, as she prepares to take her seat in Ottawa. 

Sports journalist Karissa Donkin tells us what to expect in the Professional Women's Hockey League semifinals. 

Upper Big Tracadie hopes land trust and possibility of jobs will lure younger generations

We meet the woman working to make Acadia University, and the Town of Wolfville, more inclusive and welcoming for the students who live there.

Prof Kate Ervine looks at the options to fight climate change, now that a consumer carbon tax is off the table

Halifax Water is releasing millions of litres of wastewater into the Harbour during scheduled maintenance. Dartmouth Yacht Club says it's bad timing for boaters in the city.

What's more exciting than launching the first professional women's soccer league in Canada? For the Halifax Tides, it's showing NS girls who play soccer that dreams really can come true. Portia heads to the pitch for one last practice before the big home opener on Saturday.